SNAP Syllabus and Exam Pattern

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• Reasoning

  Puzzles, Syllogism, Coding, Per SNAP Official Notification

  ~1 marks
  • SNAP Puzzles — Seating, Floor, Scheduling, Comparison
  • Syllogisms, Venn Diagrams, Inequality, Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Order-Ranking, Alphabetical
  • Number Series, Alpha-Numeric Series, Analogy, Classification
  • Coding-Decoding (Fictitious Language, Coding by Numbers)
  • Statement-Conclusion, Statement-Assumption, Course of Action
  • Data Sufficiency, Input-Output, Calendar, Clock
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• Puzzles & Arrangements (Seating, Floor, Scheduling)

  ~2 marks
  • Linear Seating Arrangement (Single Row, Double Row)
  • Circular Seating Arrangement
  • Square/Rectangular Seating Arrangement
  • Floor-based Puzzles (Multiple Floors, Building)
  • Scheduling Puzzles (Day, Month, Time)
  • Box-based Puzzles (Multiple Boxes, Arrangements)
  • Comparison Puzzles (Height, Weight, Age, Rank)
  • Mixed Puzzles (Multiple Variables)
  • Distribution Puzzles (Distribution of Items)
  • Unknown Number of Persons Puzzles
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• Syllogism, Inequality & Statement-Conclusion

  ~2 marks
  • Syllogisms (2, 3, 4, 5 Statements)
  • Venn Diagrams and Set Theory
  • Possibility and Negation in Syllogisms
  • Either-Or Cases in Syllogisms
  • Inequality (Direct, Indirect, Coded)
  • Statement-Conclusion (True/False/Probably True/False)
  • Statement-Assumption, Statement-Course of Action
  • Statement-Inference, Argument Analysis
  • Critical Reasoning, Paradox, Strengthen/Weaken
  • Decision Making, Cause and Effect
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• Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogy & Classification

  ~2 marks
  • Coding-Decoding (Letter Shifting, Number Coding, Substitution)
  • Coding by Fictitious Language (Symbol-Based)
  • Coding by Analogy and Pattern
  • Number Series, Letter Series, Alpha-Numeric Series
  • Analogy (Word, Number, Letter, Mixed)
  • Classification (Odd One Out — Words, Numbers, Letters)
  • Blood Relations (Family Tree, Coded Relations)
  • Direction Sense (Distance-Based, Angle-Based)
  • Order and Ranking (Linear, Circular)
  • Word Formation, Dictionary Order, Letter Rearrangement
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• Blood Relations, Direction Sense & Order Ranking

  ~2 marks
  • Blood Relations (Direct, Indirect, Coded)
  • Family Tree and Generation-Based Relations
  • Direction Sense (8-direction compass, rotation)
  • Shadow-Based Direction Problems
  • Distance-Based Direction Problems
  • Order and Ranking (Top-Bottom, Left-Right)
  • Coding-Decoding (Direction-Based)
  • Combined Blood Relation and Direction Problems
  • Family Tree with Multiple Generations
  • Symbol-Based Blood Relations
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• Input-Output, Scheduling & Calendar/Clock

  ~2 marks
  • Input-Output (Single Arrangement, Multiple Shifts)
  • Scheduling (Day/Month/Year with Multiple Conditions)
  • Machine Input-Output (Coding-Based)
  • Calendar (Finding Day, Leap Year, Odd Days)
  • Clock (Angles, Mirror Image, Hands Position)
  • Time-Based Problems (Clockwise, Anticlockwise)
  • Date Validity, Year Type (Leap/Non-Leap)
  • Repeated Pattern Problems
  • Round-Robin Tournament Scheduling
  • Ternary Number System, Decoding Symbols
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• Data Sufficiency, Critical Reasoning & Misc Reasoning

  ~2 marks
  • Data Sufficiency (Two-Statement, Three-Statement)
  • Coded Data Sufficiency
  • Critical Reasoning (Argument Analysis, Flaw Identification)
  • Inference, Assumption, Conclusion
  • Cause and Effect, Statement-Reasoning
  • Course of Action (Decision Making)
  • Mathematical Operations (Coded, Symbol-Based)
  • Number Puzzles, Letter Puzzles
  • Logical Venn Diagrams, Venn Diagram-Based Problems
  • Visual Reasoning, Pattern Completion, Embedded Figures
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• Arithmetic

  Number System, Percentages, Profit-Loss, SI-CI

  ~3 marks
  • Number System, HCF-LCM, Indices, Surds, Simplification, Approximation
  • Percentages, Profit-Loss, Discount, SI-CI, Growth Rate, Population Growth
  • Ratio, Proportion, Mixture-Alligation, Partnership, Ages
  • Time-Work, Work-Wages, Pipes & Cisterns, Efficiency
  • Time-Speed-Distance, Trains, Boats, Races, Clocks, Calendar
  • Averages, Mixture Problems, Alligation, Allegation Method
  • Mensuration, Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry
  • Data Interpretation — Tables, Bar, Pie, Line, Caselet, Data Sufficiency
  • Modern Math — Permutation, Combination, Probability, Sets, Functions
  • Commercial Math — Stocks, Shares, Dividends, Brokerage, GST, True Discount
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• Algebra

  Equations, Functions, P&C, Probability

  ~3 marks
  • Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Polynomials, Identities
  • Functions, Graphs, Inequalities, Logarithms, Modulus, Domain, Range
  • Sequences and Series, AP, GP, HP, Sum of n terms, Special Series
  • Permutation, Combination, Binomial Theorem, Probability
  • Matrices, Determinants, Linear Programming, System of Equations
  • Set Theory, Relations, Functions, Venn Diagrams, Cardinality
  • Trigonometry — Ratios, Identities, Heights and Distances, Equations
  • Coordinate Geometry — Lines, Circles, Conics, Distance, Slope
  • Calculus — Limits, Derivatives, Integrals, Maxima, Minima, Applications
  • Statistics — Mean, Median, Mode, Variance, Skewness, Correlation, Regression
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• Data Interpretation

  Charts, Tables, Caselets, Data Sufficiency

  ~3 marks
  • Table DI — Direct, Calculation-Based, Multi-Step
  • Bar Graph DI — Single, Double, Stacked, Comparison
  • Pie Chart DI — Sector Angle, Percentage, Comparison, Multiple Pie
  • Line Graph DI — Trend, Multiple Lines, Comparison, Growth Rate
  • Caselet DI — Story-Based, Multi-Step, Verbal Reasoning with Data
  • Data Sufficiency — Two-Statement, Three-Statement, Multi-Condition
  • Comparison DI — Ratio, Percentage, Difference, Growth Rate
  • Missing Data DI — Find the Missing Value, Estimate, Calculate
  • Quant-Based DI — Averages, Ratios in Data, Business Scenarios, HR Data
  • Radar, Web, Mixed Chart DI, Business Scenarios — Revenue, Cost, Profit, Market Share
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• Verbal Ability

  Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing

  ~3 marks
  • Reading Comprehension — Factual, Inferential, Critical, Editorial, Business
  • Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Completion
  • Spotting Errors, Sentence Correction, Sentence Improvement
  • Para Jumbles, Sentence Rearrangement, Paragraph Completion
  • Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word Substitutes, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs
  • Grammar — Tenses, Voice, Narration, Prepositions, Articles, Modals
  • Word Usage, Foreign Words, Root Words, Etymology, Confusables
  • Essay Writing, Letter Writing, Email Writing, Report, Précis
  • Business Reading — Business News, Annual Reports, Strategies, Case Studies
  • Critical Reading — Argument Analysis, Flaw Identification, Strengthen/Weaken
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• Logical Reasoning

  Puzzles, Arrangements, Logic, Decisions

  ~3 marks
  • Seating Arrangement — Linear, Circular, Square, Rectangular, Hexagonal
  • Floor/Ladder Puzzles, Box Puzzles, Scheduling (Day/Month/Year)
  • Venn Diagrams, Sets, Family Tree, Blood Relations, Direction
  • Number Series, Letter Series, Coding-Decoding, Pattern Recognition
  • Syllogisms, Statement-Conclusion, Assumption, Inference, Course of Action
  • Critical Reasoning, Paradox, Brainteasers, Logic Games
  • Decision Making, Selection, Prioritization, Optimization, Negotiation
  • Data Sufficiency, Input-Output, Scheduling, Ranking
  • Verbal Reasoning — Analogies, Classification, Odd-Man-Out, Series
  • Visual Reasoning, Pattern Completion, Embedded Figures, Mirror, Water
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• Reading Comprehension

  Factual, Inferential, Critical, Business

  ~3 marks
  • Factual Reading Comprehension — Direct Information, Recall
  • Inferential Reading Comprehension — Logic, Reasoning, Implications
  • Critical Reading Comprehension — Argument Analysis, Tone, Stance
  • Literary Reading Comprehension — Fiction, Poetry, Drama
  • Business Reading Comprehension — Business News, Annual Reports, Strategies
  • Editorial and Opinion-Based Passages, Critical Thinking, Perspective
  • Scientific and Technical Passages, Business Jargon, Industry Terminology
  • Passage-based Vocabulary, Main Idea, Title, Theme, Inference Questions
  • Comparative Reading — Comparing Two Passages, Synthesis, Critical Comparison
  • Speed Reading, Skimming, Scanning, Active Reading, Time Management
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• Verbal Ability

  Grammar, Vocabulary, Para Jumbles

  ~3 marks
  • Grammar — Tenses, Voice, Narration, Subject-Verb Agreement
  • Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word Substitutes, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs
  • Sentence Correction, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement
  • Para Jumbles, Sentence Rearrangement, Paragraph Completion
  • Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Completion
  • Word Usage, Foreign Words, Root Words, Etymology, Confusables
  • Spelling, Punctuation, Capitalization, Common Errors
  • Verbal Analogies, Classification, Odd-Man-Out, Verbal Series
  • Critical Reasoning, Paradox, Brainteasers, Logic Games
  • Business Writing — Memo, Report, Email, Letter, Précis, Summary
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